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India.com
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who became famous villain, gave competition to Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, quit acting to become Maulana, his name is...
There are many times when actors and actresses gain a lot of fame, name, and money in the showbiz industry. However, they then vanish into thin air following their stardom. A similar case happened when Arif Khan made his debut and then disappeared. When Ajay Devgn's Phool Aur Kaante was released in 1991, one character that garnered attention was the villain Rocky, played by Arif Khan. Arif continued to act in several more films, but after spending a few years in the industry, he realized that his true calling lay elsewhere. Arif Khan Left Bollywood to Become a Maulana Taking to Instagram, Arif once shared a video of himself and captioned it, 'Janab Arif Khan Sahab (Ex-Bollywood Actor).' In the video, he introduces himself and shares that he turned to a life of spirituality. In the video, Arif Khan said, 'You must have seen my film Phool Aur Kaante from 1991. It was a hugely popular film in India. That was my and Ajay Devgn's first film. I was full of youthful energy at 23 years old. After that, I worked in 14-15 more films and TV serials. I had a life full of respect, wealth, and fame. But later, Allah showed me the right path, my life changed, and today, I am here (sic).' How Arif Khan Became a Maulana in Tablighi Jamaat Before switching fields, Arif did various prestigious films including Hooni Ilaaka, Veergati, Muskurahat, Mohra, Mohabbat, and Jang. Not just movies, Arif also tried his luck in television and featured in TV shows. Despite some good performances, Arif failed to establish himself as an actor in the industry. It was during this time that he realized his calling was different. He opted to walk out of the film industry and took a keen interest in spirituality. He chose to devote his life to spirituality by becoming a Maulana with the Tablighi Jamaat, dedicating himself to practicing Islam and spreading its teachings. Why Arif Khan Left Bollywood In one of his interviews, Arif revealed that he felt restless while working in the showbiz industry. Not just that, he also started questioning his own integrity and wondered what could be the reason producers were not casting him in big-budget films. As a result, Arif got indulged in alcohol and became an addict. After spending nearly 7-8 years in the film industry, Arif Khan devoted his life to spreading the message of truth and chose the path of becoming a Maulana.
India.com
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Ajay Devgn's co-star, a villain, who quit acting to become maulana, he looks unrecognisable now
Fame, fortune, and the glamour of Bollywood once surrounded Arif Khan—an actor who made his big-screen debut alongside Ajay Devgn in the 1991 superhit Phool Aur Kaante . He played 'Rocky', a memorable antagonist in a film that launched Devgn's stardom and became one of the year's biggest box office successes. But while many in the industry chased the arc lights, Arif chose a very different direction. What made him quit acting? Arif Khan stepped away from the entertainment world after appearing in 14–15 films and several TV serials. In a video shared on Instagram, he opened up and said, 'You must have seen my 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante . It was mine and Ajay Devgn's first film. I was 23 then, full of youth. I worked in many films, earned respect, money, and fame. But later, Allah showed me the path of guidance. My life changed. There was a transformation, and here I am today.' This wasn't a burnout—it was a calling. For Arif, the glitz of stardom was no match for the clarity of purpose he found in faith. Where is Arif Khan now? For those of you who don't know, Arif now lives in Bengaluru, far from the Mumbai film sets he once frequented. He is quite active on social media, as he keeps sharing motivational posts and videos on Instagram. His bio also reveals he's the founder of Pani Kam Chai , a brand or initiative that remains symbolic of his grounded persona. Take a look at his Instagram post View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arif Khan (@arifkhanofficial_) Apart from that, he runs a travel and tourism company, indicating that his entrepreneurial spirit remains active while he left showbiz. Arif's career was a brief but memorable one! Though the actor's film career was quite short, he left a mark with the roles he portrayed, especially his villainous turn in Phool Aur Kaante , which grossed over Rs 11.5 crore worldwide on a modest budget of Rs 2.5 crore. Co-starring Madhoo and Amrish Puri, the movie remains iconic, and so does Arif's unexpected detour from stardom to spirituality.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Four duping students of lakhs with fake overseas medical admission arrested
Ujjain: The Mahakal police have arrested four members of an organised gang accused of defrauding students and their families under the pretence of providing medical education abroad. The suspects operated a company called ISM Educate to facilitate student admissions overseas. The accused were identified as Shahrukh Mansuri from Topkhana, Arif Khan from Nagjhiri, Gomu from Vidisha, currently residing in Indore, and Shaheen Mansuri from Shajapur. Authorities are investigating their criminal records. SP Pradeep Sharma revealed during a press conference that in 2018, complainant Kriti, daughter of Mahendra Yadav, enrolled in an MBBS programme in Georgia through Arif Khan from Ujjain. But, due to Russia-Ukraine war, she returned to India in 2022 after four years of study. When she contacted Khan again for the remaining year of her MBBS, he along with his associates Shahrukh, Gomu, and Shaheen took Rs 3 lakh from her along with her documents, passport, mark sheets, and transcripts for admission to the Urgench branch of a medical academy in Tashkent, Kazakhstan, without providing a receipt. When she refused to go to Kazakhstan without a receipt, the accused threatened her and her family, extorting an additional Rs 5 lakh online. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo Upon reaching Kazakhstan, she discovered that her admission was not secured. Arif and his team, along with their foreign agents, continued to give her false assurances, causing her to wander for six months. Her documents were confiscated by a foreign agent, and she was sent to a remote location, unable to leave without them. Eventually, she contacted the relevant embassy and managed to leave, completing her degree in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, at her own expense. Upon returning to India, she was threatened again when she demanded her money back, prompting her to file a report at the Mahakal police station in Ujjain. The accused ran a company, ISM Educate, which has been found to have an invalid licence. They deceived students with false promises of foreign admissions, extracting large sums without providing any documents or receipts. Students would arrive abroad only to find out that no admission was secured and no fees were paid by the accused. The accused would have their foreign agents confiscate students' visas and passports, causing significant mental distress and leaving them stranded, the SP said. Investigations are underway into the misuse of funds through hawala and other fraudulent activities with students. Evidence is being collected from the accused's office in Indore. Mahakal police station in charge inspector Gagan Badal said that the accused were presented in court from where they were sent in police remand for three days. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Razorpay, MeitY Startup Hub partner to boost India's deep-tech startups
Financial technology giant Razorpay has partnered with the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), an initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Through this collaboration, the two entities aim to accelerate the growth of deep-tech and emerging technology startups by offering access to Razorpay's fintech infrastructure, customised mentorship, product credits and an innovation-centric ecosystem. The initiative is designed to bolster India's startup landscape by supporting early-stage ventures working on transformative technologies. The partnership is targeted at startups building technologies in areas such as AI, blockchain, robotics, IoT and beyond. It will provide them with tools, networks and institutional backing to solve for India and scale globally. 'As India advances toward becoming a global innovation powerhouse, it is critical that our startups grow with both agility and integrity. Our partnership with Razorpay will empower founders, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, to build with speed and confidence. Peer learning and shared networks remain powerful enablers,' said Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub. 'As MeitY Startup Hub becomes custodian of deep-tech and driver of inclusive tech, partnerships like these will accelerate impact — ensuring startups scale with clarity, purpose and resilience.' MSH unites incubation centres, Centres of Excellence and strategic stakeholders to accelerate the growth of high-impact, tech-driven startups. As India crosses the milestone of over 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups and 1.6 million jobs created, MSH continues to drive this momentum, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, by enabling startups to access mentorship, compliance support, and scale sustainably. 'Most transformative ideas begin in unlikely places — with a lone founder solving a real problem, fuelled by belief more than resources. But turning belief into a business takes the right infrastructure, wisdom and a community that has your back. If we want to build for the next billion, we must empower the next million builders,' said Arif Khan, chief innovation officer, Razorpay. 'This partnership with MeitY Startup Hub is about giving early-stage founders the tools, authentic mentorship and confidence to build boldly.' Under this partnership, all startups associated with MSH will gain access to Razorpay Rize, the company's flagship initiative dedicated to empowering early-stage startups. Through Rize, startup founders will benefit from a seamless company incorporation experience, with priority support for registering as a private limited company, limited liability partnership (LLP) or one-person company (OPC). They will also gain access to a suite of founder-first resources designed to help formalise and grow their ventures with ease and efficiency. This includes support for Y Combinator applications, expert-led pitch deck reviews, comprehensive founder toolkits and a dedicated content hub. Every quarter, a cohort of startups shortlisted by Rize will also gain access to the exclusive Razorpay Rize Community, featuring curated peer networks, mentorship from Razorpay experts and ecosystem leaders. Benefits include a verified founder directory and invitation-only masterclasses focused on navigating the early stages of building and scaling a startup. To further support operational readiness, startups will also receive exclusive credits across Razorpay's product suite, including its payment gateway, business banking platform and payroll management solution — providing financial infrastructure from day one. This partnership forms part of Razorpay's broader effort to support entrepreneurs across India, including in emerging cities. Beyond MeitY Startup Hub, Razorpay has partnered with state governments such as Rajasthan, Assam and Kerala to deliver region-specific programmes tailored to local startup needs.
NDTV
18-05-2025
- NDTV
Operation Ghost SIM: How Army, Assam Cops Tracked Down Pak-Linked Racket
Guwahati: Seven people have been arrested from across India for running a fake SIM card racket with links to Pakistani agents, the Assam Police said. At least 14 more people were detained from Assam's Dhubri district for questioning, the police said. To track down the accused and smash the racket, the Indian Army and the Assam Police joined forces in 'Operation Ghost SIM' and tracked all the accused across India. The Assam Police first received intelligence from the army's Gajraj Corps about an illegal activity involving the use of fake SIM cards from hideouts in Assam, Rajasthan, and Telangana, the police said. They used the fake SIM cards to commit cyber crimes and anti-national activities including helping agents in Pakistan receive sensitive information. After getting intelligence from the army, the Assam Police's Special Branch and the Special Task Force further analysed the information before deciding to launch 'Operation Ghost SIM'. The teams raided many places across India simultaneously, sources said. While separate teams went to Rajasthan and Telangana, others went to Assam's Dhubri and Morigaon. The joint operation launched on May 16 resulted in the arrest of seven key accused, identified as Saddik, 47, from PS Sikri in Rajaathan's Bharatpur'; Arif Khan, 20, from Rajasthan's Sahori Alwar; Sajid, 21, from Alwar; Akeek, 25, from Bharatpur; Arsad Khan, 34, from Bharatpur; Mofijul Islam, 19, from Dhubri, and Jakariya Ahmad, 24, from Assam's Bilasipara. The joint operation found 948 SIM cards and other electronic devices. "The operation was launched in the afternoon on May 16 and the seven people were picked up from various locations and arrested in connection with the case," Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Harmeet Singh said. He said the SIM cards were "not only used for cyber but also for anti-national activities". Mr Singh said the "numbers have been shared across and are being used by anti-national elements and inimical elements to use WhatsApp accounts that look as if they are India-based. Further investigation is going on.
